Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
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Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Differences Among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State
2013
· Emory University,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Washington State Department of Health
This article describes a survey of H1N1 vaccine providers in Washington State during the 2009 pandemic. It highlights differences among provider types, such as pharmacists, …
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Evaluation of an Unplanned School Closure in a Colorado School District: Implications for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
2015
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
This brief report describes a school closure in Colorado due to flu-like illness. It looks at how families were affected by the closure, such as …
Preparedness Planning for Emergencies Among Postpartum Women in Arkansas During 2009
This study looked at whether women who gave birth in Arkansas in 2009 had an emergency plan. By adding a question to the Pregnancy Risk …
CDC Grand Rounds: Addressing Preparedness Challenges for Children in Public Health Emergencies
This article discusses how recent public health emergencies like Hurricane Katrina, H1N1 pandemic, and Ebola outbreak underscore the importance of comprehensive emergency planning and response. …
Intramuscular (IM) Injection: Sites
These two training videos help providers identify intramuscular (IM) injection sites and how to select the equipment needed to prepare an intramuscular (IM) injection. The …
Vaccine Administration
This course provides essential training for healthcare professionals on vaccine administration. It covers crucial topics such as vaccine storage and handling, administration techniques, and vaccine …
Talking with Parents about Vaccines
This webpage describes how healthcare professionals can talk to parents about vaccines. It suggests assuming parents will vaccinate, giving strong recommendations, and listening to concerns. …
Disaster Recovery Information: Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced by a Disaster
This document provides guidelines for immunizing people who have been displaced by a disaster. It describes how to search for specific information using keywords and …
A Child's Health Is the Public's Health: Progress and Gaps in Addressing Pediatric Needs in Public Health Emergencies
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC),
· Maimonides Medical Center
This commentary discusses children's unique needs during public health emergencies and how they are historically overlooked in preparedness efforts. Progress has been made since 2001 …
Unintended Costs and Consequences of School Closures Implemented in Preparation for Hurricane Isaac in Harrison County School District, Mississippi, August-September 2012
This study surveyed all households of children enrolled in Mississippi's Harrison County School District (HCSD) after a 4-day school closure in preparation for Hurricane Isaac …